SYLLABUS
HUM 240
GCC:
Fall 2016
Special Topics in Humanities: The Zombie in Media and Popular Culture
Time: Wed 5-7:50PM
INSTRUCTOR: LILLIAN RUIZ
Phone: 775-1236
Office
Hours: M/W 12-1, T/Th 9-10, or by
appointment
E-mail:
ruiz@gcc.mass.edu
Course Blog: hum240.blogspot.com
TEXTS:
Boluk & Lenz
Note: It is assumed that
students will have a good dictionary and
thesaurus for reference.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
the zombie in various forms of mass media, including film,
television, print,
music, and video games.
Students examine the use of the zombie
figure as a vehicle to express
the social and cultural anxieties of the times.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
in various mass
media
mass
media
society at
large
zombie in
various mass media
PROCEDURES:
assignments that emphasize critical thinking and critical analysis.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students will submit periodic journal entries discussing their reactions to the
various
media (see JOURNAL). A final exam will also be given.
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES DISABILITY STATEMENT:
accommodations to students who have documented disabilities (e.g. physical,
learning, psychiatric, sensory, etc.). If you require accommodations for
this
class, please provide me with a copy of your Accommodation Agreement as
soon as possible so that we can discuss your specific needs. Any
information
that you share with me will be held in the strictest confidence,
unless you
give me written permission to do otherwise. If you require
academic
accommodations but do not have an Accommodation Agreement,
please
contact Disability Services as soon as possible to establish
your eligibility
for services. For more information, or to schedule
an appointment, please
call 413-775-1332. Disability Services is located
in the Wellness Center
on the fourth floor of the Core in C423.
RESPONSE JOURNAL:
will be
very informal, as each student should use the journals as an opportunity
to
explore the media in the way he or she feels would be most beneficial. Some
suggestions will be given in class, but on the whole the journals should
reflect
whatever relevant thoughts, questions, etc. the individual student has
about a
particular form of media. The journals will also provide an excellent
opportunity
to brainstorm and freewrite project topics and final examination
questions.
Journals should be typed or
handwritten in blue or black ink on loose paper
(NOT in a notebook) and
numbered. They will be collected on a regular basis
and graded. Journals will
be graded excellent ( ), good ( ), satisfactory ( ),
less than satisfactory ( ), or unsatisfactory ( ). Late journals will lower your
grade by one
full grade and no late journal will be accepted after one week has
elapsed
unless you have made other arrangements with me beforehand. Please
use a staple
if your journal is over 1 page long.
ATTENDANCE:
absences and
tardiness will be negatively reflected in your participation grade (while
each
case is different, anything more than 1 absence could lower your grade). In
the
event that you absolutely must be absent, you are required to obtain
that
day’s notes and assignments from another student. Excessive absences could
result in failure. You do not need to notify me that you are going to be absent
for a particular class. However, do speak with me if you miss several classes.
CONSULTATIONS:
COURSE PROJECT:
particular mass medium, although there is room for more creative approaches
(guidelines will be discussed in class). It is due on or before the last
day of class
(early submissions encouraged). Text should be typed,
double-spaced, and have
one inch borders. Pages should be numbered. Papers
should also be stapled
and include a cover page. Cover pages should include a
title, your name, the
course and section #, my name, and the due date.
Note: Students may have the option to
revise their graded project, subject to
permission of instructor. Consult with
me if you wish to revise. The original
project must be submitted with the
revision.
PLAGIARISM:
“
us[ing] another person’s ideas or expressions in your writing without
acknowledging
the source” (26). DO NOT plagiarize in your papers or
writing. Plagiarism can
result in stiff classroom penalties, and may also lead
to college disciplinary action.
GRADING (approximate
percentages):
A = Excellent, B = Good, C =
Satisfactory, D = Poor, F = Failing
Time: Wed 5-7:50PM
Phone: 775-1236
Office Hours: M/W 12-1, T/Th 9-10, or by appointment
E-mail: ruiz@gcc.mass.edu
Boluk & Lenz
thesaurus for reference.
the zombie in various forms of mass media, including film, television, print,
music, and video games. Students examine the use of the zombie
figure as a vehicle to express the social and cultural anxieties of the times.
in various mass media
mass media
society at large
zombie in various mass media
assignments that emphasize critical thinking and critical analysis.
Students will submit periodic journal entries discussing their reactions to the various
media (see JOURNAL). A final exam will also be given.
accommodations to students who have documented disabilities (e.g. physical,
learning, psychiatric, sensory, etc.). If you require accommodations for this
class, please provide me with a copy of your Accommodation Agreement as
soon as possible so that we can discuss your specific needs. Any information
that you share with me will be held in the strictest confidence, unless you
give me written permission to do otherwise. If you require academic
accommodations but do not have an Accommodation Agreement,
please contact Disability Services as soon as possible to establish
your eligibility for services. For more information, or to schedule
an appointment, please call 413-775-1332. Disability Services is located
in the Wellness Center on the fourth floor of the Core in C423.
will be very informal, as each student should use the journals as an opportunity
to explore the media in the way he or she feels would be most beneficial. Some
suggestions will be given in class, but on the whole the journals should reflect
whatever relevant thoughts, questions, etc. the individual student has about a
particular form of media. The journals will also provide an excellent opportunity
to brainstorm and freewrite project topics and final examination questions.
Journals should be typed or handwritten in blue or black ink on loose paper
(NOT in a notebook) and numbered. They will be collected on a regular basis
and graded. Journals will be graded excellent ( ), good ( ), satisfactory ( ),
less than satisfactory ( ), or unsatisfactory ( ). Late journals will lower your
grade by one full grade and no late journal will be accepted after one week has
elapsed unless you have made other arrangements with me beforehand. Please
use a staple if your journal is over 1 page long.
absences and tardiness will be negatively reflected in your participation grade (while
each case is different, anything more than 1 absence could lower your grade). In
the event that you absolutely must be absent, you are required to obtain that
day’s notes and assignments from another student. Excessive absences could
result in failure. You do not need to notify me that you are going to be absent
for a particular class. However, do speak with me if you miss several classes.
particular mass medium, although there is room for more creative approaches
(guidelines will be discussed in class). It is due on or before the last day of class
(early submissions encouraged). Text should be typed, double-spaced, and have
one inch borders. Pages should be numbered. Papers should also be stapled
and include a cover page. Cover pages should include a title, your name, the
course and section #, my name, and the due date.
permission of instructor. Consult with me if you wish to revise. The original
project must be submitted with the revision.
“ us[ing] another person’s ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging
the source” (26). DO NOT plagiarize in your papers or writing. Plagiarism can
result in stiff classroom penalties, and may also lead to college disciplinary action.
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Criteria for Essay Evaluation
The A Paper
The
A paper develops a clear central idea with originality and depth of thought and
displays a consistent sense of audience. Its topic is developed with clear and
logical supporting ideas.
The
organization is sound. Each paragraph has a core idea supported by fitting
examples and illustrations. Paragraphs are joined to those following and those
before with smooth links.
Sentences
are well put together and varied.
The
paper is free of common errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
The B Paper
The
B paper has a clearly stated central idea but lacks energy or depth of thought.
It draws safe conclusions. The topic is interesting, focused adequately and
logically developed.
Organization
is correct and logical, but strains a little. Each paragraph has a central
idea, examples, or illustrations, and a logical point. Some of the transitions
between paragraphs are smooth.
Sentences
have little variety in structure.
The
paper is largely free of common errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
The C Paper
The
C paper has a reasonably clear central idea and shows adequate grasp of the
reason for the assignment (such as direction, description, persuasion) but
focus is blurred in places. The development with examples or illustrations is
sketchy in some spots.
The
organization is not altogether clear. Most paragraphs have a sense of
organization, but development is vague and transitions between paragraphs are
awkward or lacking.
There
are some patterns of mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but
overall, the paper is without serious errors.
The D Paper
The
D paper does not state of develop a central idea, though the pattern shows the
writer has some central concept. The sense of audience is inconsistent.
The
organization is hard to follow, and frequently paragraphs seem to lack a
central idea. Transitions between paragraphs are scanty or absent.
Sentences
are awkward or incorrectly constructed. The writing does not indicate
college-level proficiency.
There
are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
The F Paper
The
F paper states no central idea, and has no connection to a single topic. The
writing is contradictory and characterized by many apparent changes of subject.
No
evidence of overall editing or writing beyond a first draft stage is evident.
Most
sentences have errors in construction.
Paragraphing
is haphazard.
There
are many errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
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